Natural treatment for ADHD/ ADD
I started my working life supporting adults with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD and learning difficulties. This led me on a journey to find modalities that can truly improve the quality of life for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.
I am happy to say my journey was successful! I found Homeopathy! I attained my degree in Homeopathic medicine 15 years ago and have been learning every day since.
I have a special interest in treating children who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, restlessness, inability to focus, impulsiveness and aggression. Children who may have acquired the label ADHD/ADD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and/or other co-existing conditions ASD, ODD, SPD.
The thing is Homeopaths do not treat labels or any of these conditions in isolation, we treat individuals. My focus is always on a child's unique personality, emotional expression and reaction to their environment. What triggers them or makes them anxious, and more importantly Why?. There is always one or more root causes if a child is struggling at home, in school or socially. Some of the most common root causes I come across is a history of trauma, nutritional depletion, dietary impairment, gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, toxicity (e.g. heavy metals, glyphosate), hormonal imbalances, susceptibility to infection, presence of parasites.
In my experience constitutional homeopathic treatment helps restore emotional stability, calm, attention and focus by resolving the underlying causes of ADHD/ ADD.
Homeopathy despite being the second most used medicine in the world (apparently 200 million users worldwide) is also the most controversial. This is because we use tiny, dilute doses of natural substances as a catalyst to stimulate a response, which contradicts current conventional understanding that medicine has to be in material/ bulk doses in order to have an effect. In my experience, these excessively dilute natural substance are not only effective, but safe and gentle too. Everything you could want from a medicine!
I am deeply concerned about the trend of over-medicating our children and I know a lot of other parents are too. I'm happy to share my experience and knowledge of homeopathic medicine with anyone seeking information about natural ways and gentle systems of medicine to support their child's neurodevelopment. I offer online consultations for those seeking homeopathic treatment - www.myradicalremedy.com
There's many ways to help our children, and often a multidisciplinary approach is required to meet their many needs. Homeopathy alongside conventional/ functional/ naturopathic medicine, speech & language, occupational therapy is often like a key that unlocks a doorway, opening a world of new possibilities, progress, and improvements for the individual.
A little bit more about me...I value peace, kindness, respectful discourse, and open communication. I tend to think outside the box, am philosophically inclined, quite methodical at the same time. I'm passionate about deepening my connection with nature. I'm called to share ideas around natural health and sustainable healthcare. I am fully committed to helping others.
I have just started a new position managing a multidisciplinary clinic on a herbal medicine farm in Ireland. Bringing together Herbalists, Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, Osteopaths, Homeopaths, and Bodyworkers. We aim to serve as a model for a new paradigm of integrated, sustainable, patient-centered health care.
